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TROOP 123 GUIDE TO MERITBADGES ‐ 2020http://troop123.org/
TROOP 123 GUIDE TO MERIT BADGESThe Basics“White Ringers”The Blue Card andthe Processhttp://troop123.org/
THE BASICS4 Steps to Advancement––––http://troop123.org/The Scout learnsThe Scout is testedThe Scout is reviewedThe Scout is recognized
THE BASICSTwo types of Merit Badges:– General Interest– Eagle Required or “White Ringer”Can be earned at any time, but required for:– Star– Life– EagleNot just a Summer Camp Activity – can beearned year-roundhttp://troop123.org/
THE BASICSMore than 130 merit badges in 14 subject areas:AgribusinessArts and craftsBusiness and industryCommunicationsConservationHobbiesNatural sciencehttp://troop123.org/Personal developmentPhysical scienceProfessionsPublic serviceSportsTradesTransportation
THE BASICSBenefits:Contribution to the aims of Scouting:citizenship, character, and fitnessDevelopment of confidence,self-reliance, and social skillsPhysical fitness and healthy lifestylesCareer and hobby choices may resultExposure to positive role modelshttp://troop123.org/
THE “WHITE RINGERS”Required to earnEagle Scout:– 4 by Star– 3 more by Life– 6 more by Eaglehttp://troop123.org/
THE “WHITE RINGERS”CampingCitizenship in the CommunityCitizenship in the NationCitizenship in the WorldCommunicationsCookinghttp://troop123.org/
THE “WHITE RINGERS”Family Life (3 months)First AidPersonal Management (3 months)Personal Fitness (3 months)http://troop123.org/
THE “WHITE RINGERS”Lifesaving (Swimming is prerequisite) or EmergencyPreparednessEnvironmental Science orSustainabilityCycling or Hiking orSwimminghttp://troop123.org/
THE “BLUE CARD” & PROCESSObtain Blue Cardfrom Scoutmaster orAdvancement Chairhttp://troop123.org/
THE “BLUE CARD” & PROCESSComplete redhighlighted sectionsGet Scoutmasterapproval (greenhighlighted section)Submit to MeritBadge Counselorwhen starting meritbadgehttp://troop123.org/
THE “BLUE CARD” & PROCESSMerit Badge Counselorwill hold onto the BlueCard while it is beingworked on and willcomplete therequirements andapproval section, aswell as their contactinformation (yellowhighlight)http://troop123.org/
THE “BLUE CARD” & PROCESSWhen completed the MeritBadge Counselor signsand dates appropriatesections (yellowhighlight)Scout returns Blue Cardto Scoutmaster forsignature (greenhighlight)Scoutmaster submitsBlue Card toAdvancement Chairhttp://troop123.org/
IMPORTANT RECORDKEEPINGScout’s responsibility totrack:– Merit Badges in ScoutHandbook for Star, Life orEagle rank requirement asappropriate– At Court of Honor, theScout will receive“Applicant Record” portionof Blue card along with aMerit Badge Card to bemaintained in his RedNotebook, and the MeritBadge (for his sash)– Cards will be needed whenranking to Eagle.http://troop123.org/
TROOP 123 MERIT BADGECONTACTS & RESOURCESDan Noonan, Advancement Chair– dwnoonan.bsa@gmail.comJoe Soller, Merit Badge Coordinator– msoller1@columbus.rr.comRob Fann, Scoutmaster– ges.asphttp://troop123.org/
- Merit Badges in Scout Handbook for Star, Life or Eagle rank requirement as appropriate - At Court of Honor, the Scout will receive "Applicant Record" portion of Blue card along with a Merit Badge Card to be maintained in his Red Notebook, and the Merit Badge (for his sash) - Cards will be needed when ranking to Eagle.
